Crusty30

Hi Neil

 

Basically, one has to do it oneself. However, I've got into etching, successfully, so in principle that's not a problem.

 

In general I like the etching approach. However, Sparkshot Custom Creations (SCC) on Shapeways has produced a number of Sharp Stewart bodies including Cambrian ones in 4mm. As a short cut he's produced bodies for the Cambrian 2-4-0 Albion class and associated 4-wheel tender for me in 3mm, so I intend to give those a go to see how they work out. A problem in doing etched bodies is not so much the etchings as getting hold of the right fittings such as chimneys and domes; going for a complete 3D printed body gets around that. I'll knock up some etched chasses to go with them.

Hi Nigel 

Thanks for the gen about SCC. He did me his LB&SCR E2 in 3mm for me. Very nice it is too.

Steve

As someone who is possibly looking at 3mm in the future, I intend to offer my 3D printed designs in this scale, indeed I have a test print for an LSWR G6 in this scale on the way!

 

Eventually, the plan is to offer models in all scales from 1 downwards to N and 2mmFS, Including 7mm, S, 4mm (00, EM & P4), HO, 3mm, TT (In case someone is doing something really unusual - 1:120!), 2mmFS and N.

Hi 

I would be very interested in your prints for LB&SCR locos in 3mm, I have a bec G6 body for 3mm would it be possible to do your chassis and rods in 3mm?

Steve

Dependent on where live you can always join your local area group. The Kingsbury do in March is also worth going to as is the AGM in May which will be in Swindon.

Steve